Buck Grove, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 30 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -38.8%
 
Males: (27.0%)
Females: 22  (73.0%)
Median resident age:

24.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51528

Estimated median household income in 2022: $77,653 (it was $25,417 in 2000)
Buck Grove:

$77,653
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,965 (it was $14,492 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $48,221 (it was $38,800 in 2000)
Buck Grove:

$48,221
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $67,294; detached houses: $67,653
March 2022 cost of living index in Buck Grove: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.9%

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  • Races in Buck Grove, IA (2022)
    • 3594.6%White alone
    • 12.7%Other race alone
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Ancestries: German (80.0%), Norwegian (20.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/29/1906

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 82 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Buck Grove city:

0.9% ($363)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (51.9 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (55.6 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (397.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Arion, IA (2.0 miles),
Dow City, IA (2.2 miles ),
Defiance, IA (2.7 miles ),
Denison, IA (2.7 miles ),
Manilla, IA (3.0 miles ),
Earling, IA (3.2 miles ),
Dunlap, IA (3.4 miles ),
Deloit, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 41.92 N, Longitude: 95.40 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

Distribution of median household income in Buck Grove, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Buck Grove, IA in 2022

Buck Grove satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $40,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.6%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Buck Grove, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Buck Grove-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.6 miles away from the Buck Grove city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/16/1992, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.8 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Buck Grove-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 249% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 388.7 miles away from Buck Grove center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 188.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 257.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 261.4 miles away from Buck Grove center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 447.9 miles away from Buck Grove center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 282.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Crawford County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Buck Grove:

  • CRAWFORD COUNTY HOME HEALTH HO (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; DENISON, IA)
  • EVENTIDE LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; DENISON, IA)
  • DENISON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; DENISON, IA)
  • MOSAIC-SETTLERS (Hospital, about 9 miles away; DENISON, IA)
  • MANILLA MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MANILLA, IA)
  • DUNLAP NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; DUNLAP, IA)
  • MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MANNING, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Buck Grove:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 50 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • Buena Vista University (about 51 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 52 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Creighton University (about 54 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 55 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 56 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Bellevue University (about 60 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)

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Crawford County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Buck Grove:

Marital status in Buck Grove, IA
  • Never married: 53.8%
  • Now married: 9.6%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 27.2%

For population 25 years and over in Buck Grove:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Buck Grove, IA (based on Crawford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,07719
Catholic2,7915
Mainline Protestant1,91012
Other3783
None5,940-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Crawford County:

3.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
This county:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Here:

6.05 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.1%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.6%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

21.8%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$150
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$250
Totals for Government 0$0 9$400

Buck Grove government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $3,000 ($100.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($100.00)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($100.00)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($66.67)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($33.33)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($33.33)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($33.33)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($33.33)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($66.67)

Buck Grove government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($33.33)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $1,000 ($33.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($133.33)
  • Tax - Property: $7,000 ($233.33)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,000 ($133.33)

Buck Grove government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $44,000 ($1466.67)

Strongest AM radio stations in Buck Grove:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KDSN (1530 AM; 0 kW; DENISON, IA)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Buck Grove:

  • KDSN-FM (107.1 FM; DENISON, IA; Owner: M & J RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Buck Grove:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 31.6mTotal length
  • 6,620Total average daily traffic
  • 1,478Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,620Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Buck Grove, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 71960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Buck Grove, IA
  • 69.2%Electricity
  • 30.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Buck Grove compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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